Lower Forge (Burlington County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lower Forge ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Lower Forge. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Blackwood (NJ) on April 17, 1864 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on February 17, 1915 (a Wednesday).
- Blackwood is located in Camden County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Greenmount Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenmount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenmount Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Greenmount Cemetery
James Barton (Actor)
- He was born in Gloucester City (NJ) on November 1, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Mineola (NY) on December 19, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- Mineola is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Barton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to St. John RC Cemetery
Charles J. Bastian (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 4, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Pennsauken (NJ) on January 18, 1932 (a Monday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- Pennsauken is located in Camden County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the west northwest of Lower Forge. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles J. Bastian<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Holy Cross Cemetery
Constance Bennett (Actress)
- Full name: Constance Campbell Bennett
- She was born in New York (NY) on October 22, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Fort Dix (NJ) on July 24, 1965 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Fort Dix is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Lower Forge. Both communities are located in Burlington County.
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Constance Bennett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Arlington National Cemetery
Mary Blackford (Actress)
- Full name: Mary Bernice Blackford
- She was born in Bristol (PA) on July 22, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on September 24, 1937 (a Friday).
- Bristol is located in Bucks County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 23.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Blackford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Joseph Emley Borden (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Jacobstown (NJ) on May 9, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Yeadon (PA) on October 14, 1929 (a Monday).
- Jacobstown is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Lower Forge. Both communities are located in Burlington County.
- Yeadon is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Emley Borden<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oaklands Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Oaklands Cemetery
James Buchanan 'Diamond Jim' Brady (Railroad magnate)
- He was born in New York (NY) on August 12, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 13, 1917 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Buchanan 'Diamond Jim' Brady<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Holy Cross Cemetery
Carroll William Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Woodbury (NJ) on February 2, 1887 (a Wednesday) and died in Burlington (NJ) on February 8, 1977 (a Tuesday).
- Woodbury is located in Gloucester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- Burlington is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge. Both communities are located in Burlington County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Laurel Memorial Park, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southeast of Lower Forge. The cemetery is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carroll William Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Laurel Memorial Park
Roosevelt 'Rosie' Brown (Professional football)
- He was born in Charlottesville (VA) on October 20, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Columbus (NJ) on June 9, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Charlottesville is located in , Virginia.
- Columbus is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Lower Forge. Both communities are located in Burlington County.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Albemarle County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roosevelt 'Rosie' Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Lincoln Cemetery
King Kong Bundy (Professional wrestler, comedian, actor)
- Born: Christopher Alan Pallies
- He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on November 7, 1957 (a Thursday) and died in Glassborough (NJ) on March 4, 2019 (a Monday).
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- Glassborough is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Lower Forge. The cemetery is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for King Kong Bundy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillcrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillcrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Hillcrest Memorial Park
Angelo Coia (Professional football)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 21, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Brigantine (NJ) on January 2, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- Brigantine is located in Atlantic County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of Lower Forge. The cemetery is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angelo Coia<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resurrection Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Resurrection Cemetery
Edward Bernard 'Eddie' Collins (Actor, comedian)
- He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on January 30, 1883 (a Tuesday) and died in Arcadia (CA) on September 2, 1940 (a Monday).
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- Arcadia is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Bernard 'Eddie' Collins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Calvary Cemetery
Russ Columbo (Singer, actor)
- Born: Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on January 14, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 2, 1934 (a Sunday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ Columbo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
James Fenimore Cooper (Author)
- He was born in Burlington (NJ) on September 15, 1789 (a Tuesday) and died in Cooperstown (NY) on September 14, 1851 (a Sunday).
- Burlington is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge. Both communities are located in Burlington County.
- Cooperstown is located in Otsego County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, which is located in Otsego County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Fenimore Cooper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Lakewood Cemetery
Robert Cornelius (Photography pioneer)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on March 1, 1809 (a Wednesday) and died in Frankford (PA) on August 10, 1893 (a Thursday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- Frankford is located in Philadelphia County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Cornelius<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Hill Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Laurel Hill Cemetery
William Michael 'Bill' Crowley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 8, 1857 (a Wednesday) and died in Gloucester City (NJ) on July 14, 1891 (a Tuesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Michael 'Bill' Crowley<1>
Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis (Musician)
- He was born in Laurens (SC) on April 30, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Hammonton (NJ) on May 5, 1972 (a Friday).
- Laurens is located in Laurens County, South Carolina.
- Hammonton is located in Atlantic County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rockville Cemetery, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rockville Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Rockville Cemetery
Buddy DeFranco (Musician)
- Full name: Boniface Ferdinand Leonard DeFranco
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on February 15, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Panama City (FL) on December 24, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- Panama City is located in Bay County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buddy DeFranco<1>
William 'Bad Bill' Eagan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on January 6, 1869 (a Wednesday) and died in Denver (CO) on February 13, 1905 (a Monday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bad Bill' Eagan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
John A. 'Jack' Farrell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on July 5, 1857 (a Sunday) and died in Overbrook (NJ) on February 10, 1914 (a Tuesday).
- Newark is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Overbrook is located in Camden County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John A. 'Jack' Farrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
James C. Field (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 24, 1863 (a Friday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on May 13, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lower Forge (which is located in Burlington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the west northwest of Lower Forge. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James C. Field<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lower Forge to Holy Cross Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.